Software Engineer

Summary

Join KOPE, a company revolutionizing the design and construction of the built environment with its purpose-built software platform for offsite construction. As a software developer, you will collaborate closely with geometry experts to translate complex geometrical challenges into elegant software solutions using C#. You will design, develop, and maintain C# libraries, participate in agile development, and ensure the software effectively addresses the needs of computational design applications. This role requires strong C# skills, experience with library development, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. KOPE offers a remote-first work environment, flexible hours, generous benefits, and a supportive culture.

Requirements

• Strong C# knowledge with .NET framework/.NET Core
• Proven ability to architect and develop reusable libraries with a focus on computational design applications
• Exceptional ability to understand complex geometrical problems and translate them into appropriate computer science concepts (e.g., data structures, algorithms, design patterns)
• Skills in collaborating with domain experts (geometry experts in this case) to design and implement effective software solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex challenges
• Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems
• Highly adaptable and keen to develop your skills in a collaborative & engaging environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other developers and domain experts to create exceptional products
• Collaborate closely with geometry experts to understand their needs and translate them into software solutions
• Analyse geometrical problems and identify the most suitable computer science concepts and algorithms for solving them
• Participate in our agile development process, including sprint planning workshops, demos, code reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Design, develop, and maintain C# libraries for computational design applications
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computational geometry concepts and techniques would be a significant advantage
• Ability to write optimized code for performance-critical applications
• Experience with unit testing and other software testing methodologies
• Familiarity with Agile development practices

Benefits

• Remote first
• Flexible working hours and working style
• Relaxed and fun culture
• Greenfield development with no legacy apps
• Autonomy & responsibility encouraged
• Generous holiday allowance - 23 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Vitality Health Insurance (UK only)
• Winter leave – the office closes between Christmas eve and 1st January (inclusive) this is in addition to your personal annual leave
• All-company in person events
• Generous maternity, paternity and parental leave policy